Sterile connection device for making multiple connections
US9440396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1751
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
System, method and apparatus for making a plurality of sterile connections between a plurality of pairs of thermoplastic tubes. A first receiver receives a first tube, a second receiver receives second and third tubes, and a third receiver receives a fourth tube. The first and second receivers are movable to place clamped and heated ends of first and second tubes into contact and the second and third receivers are movable to place clamped and heated ends of third and fourth tubes into contact.
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